As of June 30, 2026, France, also called Les Bleus, has dominated the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, scoring at least three goals in each of their first four matches. In their latest match, Kylian Mbappe led France to a 3-0 win over Sweden in the Round of 32, reinforcing their reputation as a formidable team.
Spain’s young player, Lamine Yamal, remains unfazed by France’s performance. In an interview with Juanma Castaño for El Partidazo de Cope, Yamal pointed out that France hasn’t defeated Spain since the Euros and asserted, “They can’t be better than us.” He minimizes France’s early success, stating that the World Cup truly begins with the knockout stages. Although he acknowledges France’s strong form, he maintains that there is no clear favorite.
Yamal expressed confidence, saying that his mindset during competitions is focused on winning. He believes Spain will emerge victorious in the World Cup and finds the Champions League to be a greater challenge. This World Cup marks Yamal’s debut, and he scored his first goal during Spain’s match against Saudi Arabia on June 21. Despite recovering from a hamstring injury, Yamal feels ready to give his all in Spain’s upcoming match against Austria on July 2.
Spain needs Yamal at his best, with several other players dealing with injuries. If Spain defeats Austria, they will face either Croatia or Portugal in the Round of 16 on July 6.
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